Law and Climate Atlas
Law and Climate Atlas - Brazil
Brazil is at the heart of the fight against climate change. Climate change poses a significant risk to the Amazon Rainforest, threatening its biodiversity and the communities which it supports. Brazil can play a unique role in mitigating climate change through deploying nature-based solutions, but must also address emissions from key economic sectors driven by land use and extraction.
View resourceLaw and Climate Atlas - United Kingdom
Historically, the United Kingdom has been regarded as a leader in climate legislation, as exemplified by the commitments set out in the Climate Change Act 2008. In 2019, the UK was the first major economy to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. With climate action reflected in the government agenda, developments in climate law continue to help the UK deliver its climate commitments.
View resourceLaw & Climate Atlas - European Union
The European Union has long played a leading role in the development of climate law and policy, with an increasingly comprehensive legal framework supporting the transition to a climate-neutral economy. Its climate objectives now shape a wide range of areas of law and regulation, with implications both within and beyond the EU.
View resourceLaw & Climate Atlas - United States
As the world’s largest economy and second largest emitter, the United States has significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions and trends in climate change science and policy. US commitment to effective climate regulation is critical to international environmental efforts, considering its capacity to foster innovation and growth in green technologies and decarbonization.
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